--- title: Pile of Scrap | Paper Recycling description: Paper Recycling | Pile of Scrap’s real and raw discussions give unmatched insight into the 5th most dangerous industry in the country. Travel across the nation with John Sacco, Sierra International Machinery President, as he reveals the truth behind recycling and waste facilities in America. --- [![Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/logo@2x.png)](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/) - Industries - [Scrap Metal](https://sierraintl.com/scrap/) - [Waste Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/waste/) - [Fiber Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/fiber/) - [Construction & Demolition](https://sierraintl.com/construction-demolition/) - Processing Equipment - [Shear/Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/shear-baler/) - [Two-Ram Balers](https://sierraintl.com/two-ram-balers/) - [Portable Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/portable-baler-loggers/) - [Three-Compression Baler](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/three-compression-baler/) - [Material Handlers](https://sierraintl.com/material-handlers/) - [Conveyors](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/conveyors/) - [Used Equipment](https://sierraintl.com/used-equipment/) - [Parts & Service](https://sierraintl.com/parts-service/) - [Podcast](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap) - About Us - [About Sierra](https://sierraintl.com/about-sierra/) - [Georgia Plant](https://sierraintl.com/georgia-plant/) - [Safety](https://sierraintl.com/safety/) - [Testimonials](https://info.sierraintl.com/customer-testimonials) - [Employment](https://sierraintl.com/employment/) - [Latest News](https://info.sierraintl.com/latest-news) - [Contact](https://sierraintl.com/contact/) - [Español](https://es.sierraintl.com) [![Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/logo@2x.png)](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/) - Industries - [Scrap Metal](https://sierraintl.com/scrap/) - [Waste Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/waste/) - [Fiber Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/fiber/) - [Construction & Demolition](https://sierraintl.com/construction-demolition/) - Processing Equipment - [Shear/Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/shear-baler/) - [Two-Ram Balers](https://sierraintl.com/two-ram-balers/) - [Portable Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/portable-baler-loggers/) - [Three-Compression Baler](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/three-compression-baler/) - [Material Handlers](https://sierraintl.com/material-handlers/) - [Conveyors](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/conveyors/) - [Used Equipment](https://sierraintl.com/used-equipment/) - [Parts & Service](https://sierraintl.com/parts-service/) - [Podcast](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap) - About Us - [About Sierra](https://sierraintl.com/about-sierra/) - [Georgia Plant](https://sierraintl.com/georgia-plant/) - [Safety](https://sierraintl.com/safety/) - [Testimonials](https://info.sierraintl.com/customer-testimonials) - [Employment](https://sierraintl.com/employment/) - [Latest News](https://info.sierraintl.com/latest-news) - [Contact](https://sierraintl.com/contact/) - [Español](https://es.sierraintl.com) # Pile of Scrap Podcast ## [Ep. 13: Changing the Dynamic – John Sacco](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-13-changing-the-dynamic-john-sacco) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 12/30/19 11:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/PileofScrap-Ep.13-John_Sacco-YT.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-13-changing-the-dynamic-john-sacco) **Pile of Scrap Ep. 13: Changing the Dynamic – John Sacco** As the year comes to a close, John Sacco sits down for Pile of Scrap’s final episode of 2019 to talk the importance of spreading the word on what is and what isn’t recyclable. Whether you’re a legislator on Capitol Hill, a big-brand retailer like Amazon, or just grabbing groceries at your local market, John says it’s time to start changing the dynamic on the education of the recycling industry and take action. With 2020 around the corner, there seems to be no better time than now. [Read More](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-13-changing-the-dynamic-john-sacco) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-13-changing-the-dynamic-john-sacco#comments-listing) Topics: [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling), [Scrap Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling), [Paper Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/paper-recycling) ## [Ep. 12: Put It on Paper – Leonard Zeid](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-12-put-it-on-paper-leonard-zeid) Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 12/18/19 4:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![PileofScrap-Ep.12-John_Sacco-Leonard_Zeid-YT](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/PileofScrap-Ep.12-John_Sacco-Leonard_Zeid-YT.jpg)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/ep-12-put-it-on-paper-leonard-zeid) **Pile of Scrap Ep. 12: Put It on Paper – Leonard Zeid** Ever wonder what to do with that empty paper cup after finishing your morning coffee? Pile of Scrap host John Sacco travels to St. Louis, Missouri to ask paper recycling master, Leonard Zeid, just that. As Executive Vice President of [Midland Davis Corp.](http://www.midlanddavis.com) and President of [Paper Stock Industries (PSI)](https://paperstockindustries.org), a national chapter of ISRI, there’s no doubt he knows the business. Everything from determining what to put in your blue bin, the increase in corporate environmental sustainability, and the unnecessary “go paperless” phenomenon, Zeid answers it all. 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